The Rochester Rotary Club celebrated the 25th anniversary of Rotary Gateway Park this summer. Under the extraordinary leadership of Dr. Bill Ebinger, the park was created in collaboration with the Rochester Hills Public Library, the City of Rochester, and the Rochester Rotary. The small park is located just west of the library. Rotary club president Dr. Tim Duncan welcomed over forty members to the event, saying, “The Club is proud to provide the community with this one-quarter acre … [Read more...]
Rochester Rotary Dedicates Park Monument to Community Leader Bill Potere
June 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Almost 100 people gathered in Rotary Gateway Park earlier this month, next to the library in Downtown Rochester, to witness the dedication of a new sundial monument. Inscribed on the front, the word IMAGINE, succinctly encapsulated the life of a Rochester community leader, the late William R. Potere. Bill Potere grew up in Rochester and eventually took over his father’s funeral home, which is now called the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home. Unbeknownst to many, Bill was the quiet visionary … [Read more...]
“Dream Big” with Summer Reading at Rochester Hill Public Library
June 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Good news! It’s not too late to indulge yourself and your family this summer with good books, programs, prizes, activities, and fun. Join the Summer Reading Program, Dream Big, at Rochester Hills Public Library. Registration is open to all residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township and may be done online at www.rhpl.org/summerreading. The last day for rewards is August 9. Summer events at the library include the following: Youth Video Game Days Mondays, July 9 & … [Read more...]
